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Starting out?

I'm getting some aggressive skates soon, maybe some suggestions, and would like to know what tricks are best to start with. I can skate already just not to many tricks-backwards, jumps, that sort of thing.

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Permalink Reply by John Hunter on January 11, 2012 at 12:21pm

hey rory, what skates youre looking for depends what kinda feel/ride you want, what you looking for in a skate?

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Permalink Reply by Rory Perkins on January 12, 2012 at 1:55pm

Well I want something that will last me a long time so I might buy a size or two bigger. My budget probably goes to about £200. Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Subtorch on February 4, 2012 at 10:17am

For the skates, it's easy. Just go to your nearest aggressive skate shop if any available and try a whole bunch of models and makes. That's how I bought mine. I tried Razors, Remz, Rollerblade and USD. When I put my feet in the USD Carbon 2's, it was love at first try. The boot is so comfortable. After I oven molded them (instructions on USD website) the fit was ten times better! I love my skates.

For tricks, it's simple. Practice, practice, practice! Skate backwards as much as possible. Switch from forward to backwards repeatedly. When you are more comfortable with this, try jumping and do 180. At first you can jump over imaginary obstacles or over cracks in the pavement. Learn your balance. Your body will memorize it and everything after that should become a bit easier.

Have fun dude!

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Permalink Reply by Nate G on February 8, 2012 at 1:31am

Soul grinds are pretty good to start, especially if you go buy a 6-8 inch high practice rail to get your footing down.

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Permalink Reply by Asier Gordo Badiola on February 8, 2012 at 1:21pm

Usd or Xsjado skates are sick (in my opinion) but every brand is nice and each one likes one more than other. I woul get some Classic Thrones (USD) so you can replace it´s souls, cuffs... Go to the nearest parks and ask for advice to experienced people. Meet new people , skate with them and you´ll soon learn grinding and doing aerial tricks. Aggressive Mall Trick tips are also very useful.